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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

X72 LVCMOT history

X72 LVC is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2020 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2022.

X72 LVC red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2020
Mileage
172,191 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X72 LVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2020
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X72 LVC was last recorded at 172,191 miles on 31 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2022: 172,191 miles, lower than 174,722 miles on 26 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
174,722 miles · 26 Apr 2019
Average per year
7,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 172,191 miles
  • 2019 – 174,722 miles
  • 2018 – 163,692 miles
  • 2017 – 146,965 miles
  • 2016 – 135,241 miles
  • 2015 – 118,580 miles
  • 2014 – 109,868 miles
  • 2012 – 90,415 miles
  • 2011 – 82,466 miles
  • 2010 – 75,523 miles
  • 2009 – 68,259 miles
  • 2008 – 63,756 miles
  • 2007 – 58,719 miles
  • 2006 – 53,022 miles
  • 2005 – 45,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail172,191 miles
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged
  • AdvisoryPlay in strut tops

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail172,191 miles (-2,531)12 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,191 miles
    Test number
    266389570400
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in strut tops

  2. Pass174,722 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    174,722 miles
    Test number
    169255389718
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill section small damage
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail174,722 miles (+11,030)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,722 miles
    Test number
    759948926759
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill section small damage
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,692 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    163,692 miles
    Test number
    636210193791
    • AdvisoryFront Lower both sides sill closing sections damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  5. Fail163,690 miles (+315)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,690 miles
    Test number
    477286884901
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower both sides sill closing sections damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail163,375 miles (+16,410)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,375 miles
    Test number
    214741086845
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass146,965 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    146,965 miles
    Test number
    736847784770
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner driveshaft cv gator split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail146,965 miles (+11,724)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,965 miles
    Test number
    630301487352
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner driveshaft cv gator split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass135,241 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    135,241 miles
    Test number
    157029081443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,228 miles (+16,648)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,228 miles
    Test number
    746140858009
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass118,580 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    118,580 miles
    Test number
    486641975086
    • NotePlay in os steering rack inner joint

  12. Fail118,580 miles (+8,712)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,580 miles
    Test number
    897251575027
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass109,868 miles (+19,453)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    109,868 miles
    Test number
    915084374144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteExhaust mounting broken

  14. Pass90,415 miles (+7,949)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,415 miles
    Test number
    867947322329
    • DangerousN/s steering rack inner tie bar end worn

  15. Pass82,466 miles (+6,943)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,466 miles
    Test number
    359138711361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLong travel on foot brake

  16. Fail75,523 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,523 miles
    Test number
    371410620329
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteFront discs lipped

  17. Pass75,523 miles (+7,264)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,523 miles
    Test number
    541230420377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteFront discs lipped

  18. Pass68,259 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,259 miles
    Test number
    432329909447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,756 miles (+5,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    63,756 miles
    Test number
    672729908398
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass58,719 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    58,719 miles
    Test number
    413883117321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    53,022 miles
    Test number
    423104826336
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail53,022 miles (+8,004)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,022 miles
    Test number
    872134626320
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass45,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    45,018 miles
    Test number
    911565805381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X72 LVC

Does X72 LVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X72 LVC expired on 26 Oct 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X72 LVC?
The MOT on X72 LVC expired on 26 Oct 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X72 LVC done?
X72 LVC was recorded at 172,191 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2022, an average of 7,826 miles a year.
Has X72 LVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X72 LVC has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X72 LVC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X72 LVC find?
X72 LVC failed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2022 with 12 major defects and 9 advisories: exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; exhaust system insecure; hazard warning switch inoperative, and 18 more.

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